Reference Guide - Indian River County

RESOURCES:
National Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA Program
http://www.tampagov.net/dept_stormwater/operations/sewmaint.asp
Control
Credit 6: Reward innovation.
ACTIVITY:
a) Develop a reward/incentive program for employee environmental innovation in public
works. (1 points)
APPROACH:
Create a forum/mechanism by which employees can make suggestions to enhance the
environmental performance of public works functions, along with an awards or incentive
program.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
Describe the operation of the forum/mechanism.
BENEFIT:
Often times, due to their constant field involvement, employees can generate interesting and
innovative ideas geared towards environmental stewardship that decision makers may overlook.
Education
Credit 7: Staff education.
ACTIVITY:
a) Offer green fleet management training to all applicable departments. (1 points)
b) Train and certify select staff as certified arborists. (1 points)
APPROACH:
Become schooled in the facets of green fleet management and provide outreach to other local
government departments not currently utilizing a green fleet. Select staff to undertake necessary
training to become a certified arborist by the International Society of Aboriculture.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
Submit materials that describe the type of training/outreach offered. Submit copies of individual
certifications.
BENEFIT:
Generally, public works has the necessary equipment, staff, and facilities to operate a green fleet
program, and is best suited to extend the program to other departments. Certain public works
staff should be trained in aboriculture such that tree planting, trimming, and preservation are
carried out in an effective fashion.
Florida Green Local Government Standard – Copyright Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. 2004, 2005 R55